not new, but I finally tried it and it was really good. The price is good too.

these were the 'sample of the day' and they were ok. a little dry, but good.

anyone tried this?

I found it hilarious that our trader joe's (cape cod) sells lobster tails at a ridiculous inflated price.

A couple of my friends got this and loved it. You?

As I've mentioned before, during the winters I tend to get a little bit of SAD (seasonal affective disorder), and while I take the fish oil, the Vit D3, etc...I haven't tried the "sun lights" yet.

I was hesitant about most of them until I came across a totally different kind of sun light that mimics the "blue sky of summer". Did some research for reviews and most of them were positive I was more than happy to give this a go.

I did not shine this on the cat. He was merely posing for the photo--ha!

About a week into using the light, I have to say I have noticed a huge improvement in my mood, and an even bigger increase in my energy levels.

The puff pastry is excellent -- I used it to make little pizzas with caramelized onions, sliced steamed yukon gold potatoes, and shredded fondue cheese. Definitely a "buy every time I go, keep it in the freezer" staple.

The Danish pancakes -- they were good, had a different flavor, not sure what the spice was that was distinct (nutmeg? orange?) -- but did not like them enough for the price. Not especially worth it when I can make a huge batch of pumpkin pancakes for way less. Or fire up the Belgian waffle maker and use some Krusteaz mix and doctor some waffles up with bacon and what not. My kids ate them but did not want them again.

My daughter works at a Starbucks across the street from Trader Joe's, and the staff is always telling her when new products come in that they really like. They gave her the heads up on the crunchy cookie butter as soon as it came in. I have the silver dollar pancakes and the puff pastry in the freezer right now but haven't tried them yet. I love the spinach and kale dip. It was my lunch today on the cheese straws. We tried the Danish pancakes, but no one really loved them.

thank you for taking the time to upload all these pics!their puff pastry is the only one I use. Cheap and it works.the crunchy cookie butter, nice I love it. But now I make my own.

lobster - never have seen that at the San Diego TJssame with the pumpernickle pretzels, coconut chips (I am going there tomorrow just for those!), some of the cheese, etc. I never buy their actual frozen dinners b/c to feed 3 people the price is ridic and I could cook it, but their frozen bagged stuff, i.e. tater tots, fake meatballs, and stuff by the bag is a good value I think.

the ikea stuff. I have their hemnes chest (pics on my blog, Lmk if you want a link) and my daughter's room has those cubbies. Super good value for the price, very durable, etc.

Never had TJs cookie butter but crunchy Biscoff is the bomb. I also tried the onion snacks and found them to be okay. I'm dying to try those coconut chips. When I was a kid I thought coconut was disgusting but now I can't get enough.

So many of your Trader Joe's purchases fill my shopping cart as well. That cookie butter is dangerous:wonderful for baking( interchangeable with Biscoff) and addictive by the spoonful!(warning: the TJ nutbutter doesn't bake the same as nutella.) Have you tried the frozen mashed sweet potato (and regular mashed potato) that comes in little discs? You take out as many as you want for a portion then zap. Really good.

Now that we have Trader Joes I can try out your suggestions rather than just drooling. I saw the cookie butter, it was already on my must try list. Now I will have to try your recipe with it as well. It is very drool worthy.

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